NEWSLETTER: Volume 15, April 2024 View as Webpage

Community based, co-housing inspired, permanently affordable housing for those who need it.

We aim to bring affordable housing to the underserved North Spokane County, in the form of community-centered construction that prioritizes those who have experienced or are vulnerable to homelessness.

MEET OUR NEW HOMEOWNER!


Village Cohousing Works

is making affordable homeownership a reality

March marked a major milestone for our young non-profit organization. That’s when Megan* and her two kids moved into their very own home – the first of 10 that VCW is building in Takesa Village – a resident-owned manufactured home community in Mead.


These homes will be sold at cost to qualified low-income buyers, allowing owners to create equity, stability and community. Learn more about our unique funding model here.


Homeownership has been life-changing for Megan and her family, who were once on the brink of homelessness due to skyrocketing rent prices and low housing inventory. “It’s hard to believe it’s ours,” she said. “I don’t think I can thank all of the people who worked on this enough. It’s amazing and such a big blessing for us.”


Megan, who works in the public school system, also put in the work to make this happen, attending 7 hours of classes on everything from budgeting to home maintenance. 


Seeing their daughter in secure, stable housing is monumental for Megan’s parents. “We are so thankful for VCW and what they are doing to help our community as well. It brings me to tears with what you were able to make happen, but also the kindness/guidance that was shown to our daughter was beyond what we could have ever hoped for.”


Our work is made possible through generous community donations.

As a local, home-grown non-profit, donations stay right here, helping our neighbors in North Spokane. 


*Name has been changed for privacy reasons.


SHOUT OUT TO NUMERICA!


Special thanks to our lending partner, Numerica Credit Union. VCW applicants must have a demonstrated need and be able to secure a loan for the house. But loans for manufactured homes are often denied, even if the applicant has a steady job and some money for a down payment. Numerica has worked with us to develop a 30-year loan product that meets the needs of our families.

SECOND HOME IS UNDERWAY!



Our second home has been ordered and is scheduled for May delivery. Watch your email for info on a celebration event this summer. We’re excited to introduce you to homeowner #2!




Photo: Volunteer Connie Schmidt delivers check for our second home to Dan, the developer who is selling us the home.


SAVE THE DATE!


2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

DEER PARK GOLF COURSE


Enjoy a day of golf and fun while helping prevent homelessness!

Keep an eye on our website for registration and sponsorship information.



APRIL & MAY MEETINGS


Meetings are open to anyone and you are welcome to attend.

We have lots going on and your help is welcome!


Tuesday, APRIL 23 - 5:30pm

ZOOM (Please request Zoom link at email below at least one day in advance)


Tuesday, May 14 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Colbert Presbyterian Church

4211 E. Colbert Road, Spokane


Tuesday, May 21 - 1:30pm

Fundraising & Marketing Committee Meeting

North Spokane County Library

44 E. Hawthorne Road, Spokane


Tuesday, May 28- 5:30pm to 7:00pm

ZOOM (Please request Zoom link at email below at least one day in advance)

REQUEST ZOOM LINK FOR MEETINGS

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HELP US KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!


We’re already interviewing applicants for our third home.

Your gifts help us order homes more quickly. Every dollar donated goes

toward permanently housing vulnerable families. 


100% of your donation goes directly to Village Cohousing Works

(our fiscal sponsor doesn't charge us any fees!)

Please click the donate button below for online donations

or send a check written out to:


Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund

PO Box 9574

Spokane, WA 99209


Checks must be written out to "Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund"

and please include a note that it is for Village Cohousing Works.


Thank you for helping prevent homelessness in north Spokane!

DONATE HERE

VILLAGECOHOUSINGWORKSSPOKANE.ORG

PO BOX 28792 - SPOKANE, WA. 99228

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This email is sent on behalf of Village Cohousing Works by the Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund.

The Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund is a 501c3 charitable foundation and is currently serving

as the fiscal sponsor for Village CoHousing Works. 100% of every dollar donated to

Village CoHousing Works goes directly to VCW. The Progressive Fund Trustees fund all overhead costs,

draw no salaries or fees and receive no personal benefit from the Foundation.